"Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East"

Area Specialized Extension Agent-(MIMB) More in My Basket Regional Outreach Facilitator-East

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

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Position Number: SE-00065374-0125

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
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Essential Job Duties:
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

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* Paid time off
* Paid tuition
* Health Insurance
* Flexible Scheduling
* Retirement Savings
* Supplemental Benefits Programs
* WolfPerks!

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The Regional Outreach Facilitator (ROF) is an integral part of the NC Cooperative Extension and the More in My Basked program. The ROF is housed in Carteret County Extension Center and works under the guidance and direct supervision of Shawn Banks, Carteret County Extension Director and Dr. Carolyn Bird, Professor and Principle Investigator/Program Director.

The applicant will serve as the Regional Outreach Facilitator with the following requirements:
* Collaborate with and support Extension Agent outreach in eight primary eastern counties: Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Wayne, and Wilson.
* Liaison with and provide the MIMB campus-based team with information on specialized needs for the region.
* Organize and/or conduct regional agent update meetings with MIMB agents.
* Collaborate with eastern Extension agents, including those neighboring the primary counties, to engage with the More In My Basket Program, for example, to;

• identify organizations serving low-resource audiences to expand partnerships
• build and extend community relationships with organizations
• participate in the delivery of workshop and booth outreach events
• facilitate SNAP eligibility screening and application completion assistance through connection with campus program team
• organize and/or conduct regional information meetings and outreach to neighboring counties not currently participating in MIMB

* Serve as liaison between county program staff (Cooperative Extension Agents and CEDs) and NCSU program staff for any programmatic issues.
* Provide day-to-day management of the ROF planned participation in outreach events.
* Provide on-site support to county staff for outreach activities individually or in collaboration with other Program Staff.
* Facilitate program evaluation by assisting with curricula evaluation during MIMB workshops and sending completed forms to the campus team.
* Support primary Eastern and surrounding counties' outreach through the development of community partnerships and participate in community coalition and related meetings to advance program outreach venues.
* Collaborate with the MIMB campus team to include the Outreach Strategy and Planning Manager, Program Coordinator, Communications and Social Media staff, Bilingual Outreach Facilitator, and Resource Navigator.
* Contribute to the campus partnership database through regular reports to support relationships and ongoing communication with collaborators to facilitate outreach events.
* Refer local clients to the campus team for FNS/SNAP benefit screenings and application completion assistance.
* Other duties as assigned.

The program, More In My Basket (MIMB), promotes and facilitates the delivery of outreach education, information, and programming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible population. A key role of the Regional Outreach Facilitator-East is to promote and facilitate the delivery of outreach information and programming to the SNAP-eligible population. You will work with Extension agents in the Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development programs as well as partnering agencies to coordinate and support a multi-county education program targeted to these populations. The position requires that you be self-initiating, as well as a collaborator, able to multi-task effectively in a complex educational/academic environment, and be skilled in managing its schedule of participation in events/meetings.

Departmental Required Skills:
Candidates shall also have demonstrated skills and abilities in program development and evaluation, and subject matter expertise in the area of specialization. Preference for research experience, including the ability or demonstrated experience in facilitating field research in the area of specialization, as well as history of successfully obtaining or capacity to obtain grant funds to support research and extension work in the area of specialization.

Candidates must have proven personal effectiveness skills, including excellent interpersonal communication, team building, and problem solving skills and the ability to provide leadership to an educational program area by working successfully with agents and professors/specialists as well as industry clients in their subject matter area.

Ability to work extra hours and weekends is required.

Person must provide their own dependable, personal vehicle and have the ability to travel independently in the assigned geographical area.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred (Family and Consumer Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Social work, etc.), but Bachelor's degree accepted
• Demonstrated leadership and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating with community based organizations
• A commitment to excellence and the ability to work effectively as a team member
• Experience in team-oriented goal setting and implementation
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Experience with programs serving low-income programs and consumer
• Experience with social media communications such as, blogging and tweeting, and video communications
• Good technical skills including internet technology including wireless devices and Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software programs

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
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AA/EOE Statement:

*NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.*

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Department: 116101 - County Program Operations

Location: Morehead City, NC